Stratasys Confirms Receipt of Revised Unsolicited Acquisition Proposal From Nano Dimension

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Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS) announced it received a revised unsolicited non-binding proposal from Nano Dimension Ltd. (Nasdaq: NNDM) to acquire Stratasys for $20.05 per share in cash. The Stratasys Board will review the proposal while emphasizing that shareholders need not take action at this time. This follows previous rejections of Nano's offers of $19.55 and $18.00 per share due to significant undervaluation of the company. Stratasys is committed to acting in the best interests of its shareholders as it evaluates this new proposal.

Positive

• Revised acquisition proposal of $20.05 per share offers a 2.56% premium over the previous $19.55 offer, indicating potential interest from Nano Dimension.
• The Stratasys Board is actively considering the proposal, suggesting potential for strategic discussions.

Negative

• Previous proposals deemed to significantly undervalue Stratasys, indicating possible challenges in aligning with Nano's valuation expectations.

Advises Shareholders to Take No Action at This Time

MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS) (the “Company”), a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, today confirmed that it received a revised unsolicited non-binding indicative proposal from Nano Dimension Ltd. (Nasdaq: NNDM) (“Nano”) on April 3, 2023 to acquire Stratasys for $20.05 per share in cash.

Consistent with its fiduciary duties, and in consultation with its independent financial and legal advisors, the Stratasys Board of Directors will carefully review and evaluate the proposal to determine the course of action that it believes is in the best interests of the Company and Stratasys shareholders.

As previously announced on April 3, 2023, the Stratasys Board unanimously rejected Nano’s previous unsolicited non-binding indicative proposal to acquire Stratasys for $19.55 per share in cash. This revised proposal followed Nano’s initial unsolicited non-binding indicative proposal to acquire Stratasys for $18.00 per share in cash, which the Stratasys Board unanimously rejected on March 22, 2023. The Stratasys Board carefully reviewed and evaluated each proposal, and concluded that each substantially undervalued the Company in light of its standalone prospects and was not in the best interests of Stratasys and its shareholders.

Stratasys shareholders do not need to take any action at this time.

J.P. Morgan is acting as financial advisor to Stratasys, and Meitar Law Offices and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz are serving as legal counsel.

About Stratasys

Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products, healthcare, fashion and education. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.

To learn more about Stratasys, visit www.stratasys.com, the Stratasys blog, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Facebook. Stratasys reserves the right to utilize any of the foregoing social media platforms, including the Company’s websites, to share material, non-public information pursuant to the SEC’s Regulation FD. To the extent necessary and mandated by applicable law, Stratasys will also include such information in its public disclosure filings.

Stratasys is a registered trademark and the Stratasys signet is a trademark of Stratasys Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries or affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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FAQ

What is the recent acquisition proposal for Stratasys by Nano Dimension?

Nano Dimension proposed to acquire Stratasys for $20.05 per share in cash.

What were the previous proposals made by Nano Dimension to acquire Stratasys?

Nano Dimension's previous offers were $19.55 and $18.00 per share, both of which were rejected by Stratasys.

How is Stratasys responding to the acquisition proposal from Nano Dimension?

Stratasys is reviewing the proposal and has advised shareholders to take no action at this time.

What is the significance of the $20.05 offer for Stratasys shareholders?

The $20.05 offer represents a premium over previous proposals, reflecting Nano Dimension's increased interest.